Pratique du Shadowing: English Story - The Bear Who Hates Honey - Conversation and Listening Practice - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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This English lesson is specially created to boost your English listening and speaking skill.
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It's divided into two parts.
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One, comic story.
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Two, speaking, listening, and vocabulary exercise.
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Let's get started.
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More than just honey.
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I just don't get it, Walter.
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Ben and Bella always mock me,
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because I don't like honey.
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Sometimes people tease what they don't understand, but it's okay to like different things, Bruno.
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I wish they would accept me for who I am.
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Maybe we can show them that berries are just as good as honey.
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How about we plant some berry bushes and make berry jam together? That sounds amazing!
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I'd love to!
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Bruno, a young black bear who didn't like honey,
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was happy to have a friend like Walter, the wise old badger.
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Together, they walked deeper into the forest to start their berry project.
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Meanwhile, Ben and Bella were nearby, listening to their conversation.
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Look at Bruno, always spending time with that badger.
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He's so strange.
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A bear that doesn't like honey?
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That's ridiculous.
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Hey, Bruno!
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Going to pick your silly berries again?
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Yes, Walter and I are going to plant berry bushes and make berry jam.
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Berry jam?
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Who needs that when we have delicious honey?
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Real bears eat honey, not berries.
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Maybe you're not a real bear.
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I just prefer berries.
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There's nothing wrong with that.
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Whatever you say.
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We're going to collect honey from the biggest beehive for the festival.
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We'll be the heroes of the honey festival while you have your boring berries.
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Ben and Bella walked away, still laughing at Bruno.
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Don't let them upset you.
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Let's focus on our plans.
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You're right.
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Let's go plant those berry bushes.
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Ben and Bella went to the old oak tree, where the largest beehive hung high in the branches.
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There it is.
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Think of all the honey we'll bring to the festival.
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Everyone will like us.
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They started to climb the tree carefully.
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Be careful not to wake up the bees.
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I know.
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Just a little closer.
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Suddenly, a branch broke under Ben's foot.
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The loud noise woke up the bees inside the hive.
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Oh no!
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The bees are attacking!
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Quick!
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Climb down!
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They hurried down the tree, but the bees chased them.
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Ouch!
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Ouch!
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They're stinging us!
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They jumped into a nearby pond to escape.
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When they came out, they were wet, had bee stings, and no honey.
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Meanwhile, Bruno and Walter were working hard planting berry bushes.
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These will grow into big bushes with lots of berries.
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I can't wait to see them grow.
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For now, we can use the berries we have to make jam.
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Yes, let's make enough to share with everyone at the festival.
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They spent the afternoon making tasty berry jam, filling many jars.
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Back at the village, Ben and Bella returned, tired and sad.
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Ben, Bella, what happened to you?
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we tried to get honey from the big hive but the bees attacked us
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now we have no honey for the festival without honey we can't have our festival as planned
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The other bears were disappointed.
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Just then, Bruno and Walter arrived with their jars of berry jam.
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Maybe we can help.
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What can you do, Bruno? give us your berries yeah as if berries could replace honey
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Walter and I made berry jam Maybe we could have a berry jam festival instead.
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Berry jam?
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I've never tried it.
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Do you think this will work?
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I don't think so, but we have no other choice.
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Please, Elder Bear, would you like to try it?
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Elder Bear took a spoonful of the jam and tasted it carefully.
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The other bears watched as Elder Bear thought about it.
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Mmm, this is very good.
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Maybe this is just what we need.
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We will have a berry jam festival.
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The bears started to cheer, happy about the new plan.
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they really like it it's not the same as honey I guess it will do
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the festival happened and everyone enjoyed the berry jam the bears were happy
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and laughing as they tried the new treat let's thank Bruno
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and Walter for bringing us this wonderful jam the Bears clapped and cheered for Bruno and Walter
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I'm glad you all like it.
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Bruno's idea saved the festival.
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When they saw how happy the berry jam made everyone,
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Ben and Bella felt bad about how they had treated Bruno.
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Bruno, we need to tell you something.
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We were mean to you, and we're sorry.
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What do you mean?
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We made fun of you for liking berries instead of honey.
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But today, you saved the festival.
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Your berry jam is really good.
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You made everyone happy.
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Thank you.
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I'm just happy we could all enjoy the festival together.
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friends and better siblings friends and family always
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it's good to see you all getting along Bruno,
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your idea has taught us all something important.
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When we accept our differences, we become stronger.
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Stories like the koala who is afraid to leave his tree, the lion and the mouse become friends, and the raven searching for happiness.
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You'll find many great stories there.
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Now let's test your English with 15 fun questions to help improve your listening and vocabulary.
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Part 1 – Vocabulary In this story, Ben and Bella mock Bruno.
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To mock someone means a to make fun of them or tease them, b to praise them loudly,
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c to ignore them completely, d to help them politely.
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If you picked A, great job!
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To mock means to tease or make fun of someone, often in a hurtful way.
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2. Walter is described as wise.
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What does wise mean here? a.
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Very strong and athletic.
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B. Always looking angry C.
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Able to run very fast D.
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Full of knowledge and good judgment If you chose D, well done!
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A wise character has a lot of understanding and makes good decisions.
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3. Bruna wishes others would accept him for who he is.
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To accept someone means A.
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To force them to change B.
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To leave them behind C.
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To welcome them as they are D.
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To only like them when they agree with you If you selected C, excellent.
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Accept means to embrace someone as they are, differences included.
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Four.
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When Bruno's face was brightening up, what does brightening up mean in this context?
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A. Becoming happier or more hopeful in expression B.
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Lighting up a room with a flashlight C.
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Becoming very pale and sickly D.
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Turning into a rainbow If you selected A, that's correct!
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Brightening up describes someone's mood or face becoming happier, more cheerful, and more positive.
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5. The word ridiculous is used by Bella to describe Bruno's tastes.
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Ridiculous means A.
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Very serious and important.
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B. Silly and unreasonable.
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C. Extremely beautiful.
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D. Completely normal.
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If you picked B, that's correct.
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Ridiculous describes something silly or hard to take seriously.
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Part 2.
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Story Comprehension 1.
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1. Why do Ben and Bella make fun of Bruno in the beginning?
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A. Because Bruno doesn't like honey, which they find strange.
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B. Because Bruno is a famous singer.
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C. Because Bruno is too strong for them.
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D. Because they've never spoken to him before.
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If you answered A, great job!
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They mock Bruno because he prefers berries over honey, which they think is unusual for a bear.
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2. How does Walter help Bruno?
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A. By giving him honey secretly.
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B. By agreeing with Ben and Bella.
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C. By encouraging him to plant berry bushes and make jam D.
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By telling Bruno to stop liking berries If you chose C, nice work!
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Walter supports Bruno's love of berries and helps him create something new, berry jam.
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3. What happens when Ben and Bella try to get honey from the big hive?
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A. They succeed without any problems.
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B. They eat the honey before anyone sees it.
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C. The bees chase and sting them, forcing them to run away.
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They find no bees at all.
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If you picked C, you're correct.
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Their attempts fail when the bees attack, leaving them hurt and without honey.
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4. How do the bears solve the problem of having no honey for the festival a they cancel the festival
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b they leave the forest c they punish ben and bella d they replace honey with bruno and walter's berry jam
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If you answered D, well done!
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The bears discover that berry jam is delicious and can save their festival.
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5. What lesson do Ben and Bella learn by the end of the story?
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A. That honey is always better than berries.
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B. That teasing someone for their differences isn't kind and new ideas can be good.
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C. That they should never talk to Bruno again.
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D. That bees are dangerous.
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If you chose B, that's right.
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They learn to respect differences and appreciate new things.
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Part 3.
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Conversation Practice 1.
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If someone teases you for being different, how could you respond kindly, like Bruno eventually did?
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A. You're right, I should change.
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B. I understand you find it strange, but I like what I like.
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C. I hate everyone.
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D. I'll never talk again.
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If you picked B, great choice.
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Being honest and calm shows confidence without anger.
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2. If a friend is upset because others don't accept their tastes, how could you encourage them,
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like Walter did with Bruno?
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A. Who cares what you like?
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B. You should give up.
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C. Just stop liking it.
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D. Maybe we can share what you love with others and show them how great it is.
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If you chose D, perfect.
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Supporting their interests and helping them share what they love can build understanding.
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3. If you realized you teased someone unfairly,
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how would you apologize, like Ben and Bella did?
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A. It's your fault anyway.
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B. You deserved it.
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C. I'm not apologizing.
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D. I'm sorry, we were mean and we shouldn't have done that.
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If you answered D, well done.
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A sincere apology acknowledges the wrong and shows respect.
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4. How could you introduce something new to a group that's unsure, like Bruno did with the jam?
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A. You have to love this or else.
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B. I won't share this with anyone.
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C. I'll force it on everyone.
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D. Would you like to try it?
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If you don't like it, that's okay.
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If you picked D, excellent!
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Offering a respectful invitation gives others a chance to experience something new without pressure.
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5. If you want to change someone's negative view, how could you follow Walter's example?
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A. Yell at them until they give in.
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B. Ignore their feelings and opinions.
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C. Insult their own preferences.
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D. Quietly show them the positives and let them decide.
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If you chose D, great job!
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Demonstrating something positive, calmly, and patiently can help change minds.
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Your level assessment.
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Time to see how well you did.
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Don't worry about getting every question right.
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Each quiz helps you improve your English.
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Count your correct answers and find your level.
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15 correct answers, upper -intermediate,
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B2 10 to 14 correct answers,
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intermediate, B1 5 to 9 correct answers,
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pre -intermediate, A2 0 to 4 correct answers,
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beginner, A1 No matter your score, keep practicing.
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Each story and quiz helps you improve your English and understanding.
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If you liked this story about accepting differences, you might enjoy a special hunt at Christmas.
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The cold wind carried memories of countless lonely Christmas nights.
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Almost home with these carrots.
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The children are going to love them.
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The snow muffled Wolfgang's steps as he hid behind a frost -covered bush.
À propos de cette leçon
Vous vous entraînez en anglais avec "English Story - The Bear Who Hates Honey - Conversation and Listening Practice" en utilisant la technique du Shadowing.
Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?
Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.